Scotland leads the way for organic farming

Uncertainty about future sector support sees Wales's figures slump by 45%

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Government policies across England and Wales are having a negative impact on organic conversions
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Government policies across England and Wales are having a negative impact on organic conversions

The latest organic farmland statistics from Defra reveal a disappointing picture for England and Wales while Scotland enjoys its sixth year of fully organic land growth. Total organic farmland (including...

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